Ga1Nb1Os2

Ga1Nb1Os2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound known for its diverse structural configurations.

GaNbOs
Crystal structure of Ga1Nb1Os2
Ground-state structure · Materials Project
Overview

About Ga1Nb1Os2

Ga1Nb1Os2 is a distinct ternary compound characterized by its semiconducting electronic nature. As a material that resides on the convex hull, it exhibits notable thermodynamic stability, making it a robust candidate for fundamental investigation in solid-state chemistry.

Its structural complexity is highlighted by a significant number of reported configurations within material databases. This diversity in atomic arrangement suggests a versatile framework that researchers utilize to probe the relationship between crystal symmetry and electronic behavior in complex inorganic systems.

At a glance

Key Properties

Cross-validated computational properties for Ga1Nb1Os2, aggregated across 2 databases.

Band Gap

0.24 eV
Range across DFT structures

Energy Above Hull

0.000 eV/atom
Best (lowest) across sources

Stability

On hull (stable)
1 DFT source

Structures

28
2 databases, 17 space groups
Uses

Applications

Where Ga1Nb1Os2 is used.

Fundamental materials researchSolid-state electronic studies
Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ga1Nb1Os2, answered from cross-validated data.

What is Ga1Nb1Os2?

Ga1Nb1Os2 is a thermodynamically stable semiconducting ternary compound known for its diverse structural configurations.

More questions
What is Ga1Nb1Os2 used for?
Ga1Nb1Os2 is used in fundamental materials research and solid-state electronic studies.
What is the band gap of Ga1Nb1Os2?
Ga1Nb1Os2 has a DFT-computed band gap of 0.24 eV across 28 reported structures.
Is Ga1Nb1Os2 a metal, semiconductor, or insulator?
With a band gap up to 0.24 eV it is a semiconductor.
Is Ga1Nb1Os2 thermodynamically stable?
Yes — Ga1Nb1Os2 sits on the convex hull (energy above hull 0 eV/atom), i.e. on hull (stable).
How many polymorphs of Ga1Nb1Os2 are known?
28 structures of Ga1Nb1Os2 are reported across 2 databases, spanning 17 distinct space groups.
What elements does Ga1Nb1Os2 contain?
Ga1Nb1Os2 contains Ga, Nb, and Os (3 elements).
Where does the data for Ga1Nb1Os2 come from?
Ga1Nb1Os2 data is cross-referenced from latticegraph.
Comparison

How It Compares

As a unique ternary phase, Ga1Nb1Os2 serves as a foundational example of stable semiconducting behavior within its specific elemental combination. Without direct structural siblings, it acts as a primary reference point for understanding how the integration of gallium, niobium, and osmium influences electronic properties in non-traditional material architectures.

Data sources & attribution
  • latticegraph — Lattice Graph Materials Intelligence Platform

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